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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the Eboe dress?
(a) Both men and women wrap a single piece of blue fabric around their bodies.
(b) The men wear pants and white shirts, and the women wear long, colorful dresses.
(c) Wealthier Eboe people wear elaborate costumes made of feathers, precious gems, and animal skin, but poor Eboe are nearly naked.
(d) They go naked, except for a small loin cloth.

2. Why do Eboe merchants kiss the food they are offering for sale?
(a) To prove that it tastes good.
(b) To prove that it is not poisoned.
(c) To show that they love their work.
(d) To show respect to God.

3. How does Equiano explain the difference in skin color between Europeans and Africans?
(a) Equiano says that Africans are darker because of the food they eat.
(b) Equiano says the difference in skin color is caused by the difference in the environments of Europeans and Africans.
(c) Equiano says that Europeans are lighter skinned because they have weak blood.
(d) Equiano says he has no idea why Africans and Europeans have different skin color.

4. After accidentally killing an animal with a pebble, what does Equiano do?
(a) Takes the animal to cook and eat it.
(b) Goes to his father and says "I can not tell a lie, it was I who killed it with my pebble."
(c) Hides in the shrubs.
(d) Escapes from slavery.

5. At the end of his long overland journey in Africa, where does Equiano arrive?
(a) The western sea coast.
(b) Johannesburg, South Africa.
(c) Cairo, Egypt.
(d) The eastern sea coast.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Eboe people acquire slaves?

2. Which statement best describes the Eboe's living arrangements?

3. How long is Equiano reunited with his sister?

4. What European characteristic does Equiano say helps prove that Europeans and Africans are related?

5. What do the Eboe believe about the afterlife?

(see the answer key)

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